With the second half of the season underway, it's a great time to check up on the statuses of the Boston Red Sox's top prospects.

Boston is having a great season at the major league level, but it has been doing well in the minors, too.

Baseball America’s Jim Callis ranked Boston’s farm system as the fifth-best in the majors entering the 2013 season. The up-and-comers have done nothing to discredit his ranking.

The following players were the top 10 ranked prospects entering the season, according to Baseball America.

Please note: Players recently drafted by the Red Sox will not be included, as they do not have any statistics to draw from. If you would like more information about Boston’s most recent additions to the minor league system via the draft, have a look at their scouting profiles right here on B/R.

Garin Cecchini had his second consecutive mediocre week, collecting just five hits in 25 at-bats.

He was able to smack a home run and a double, so even in moments of average play his power is shining.

The consistent performance Cecchini has displayed across two levels now gives the Red Sox plenty of flexibility regarding Will Middlebrooks. It now seems feasible that Cecchini, not Middlebrooks, could man the hot corner at Fenway for years to come.

No. 2 Prospect: CF Jackie Bradley Jr., Triple-A Pawtucket

While Jackie Bradley Jr. saw his average fall again this past week, he continued to compile extra-base hits. His double and home run complemented his four RBI and four runs perfectly.

With the recurring injuries jarring Shane Victorino and Jacoby Ellsbury, it is likely Bradley will play a role down the stretch. Whether or not that prediction comes true, Bradley has a bright future ahead of him.